Dishwashers Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $21,160 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.17
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $22,980
Employed locally 1,540
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,420
    50th (median)
    $21,160
    75th
    $22,120
    90th
    $22,980

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 76% Median Dishwashers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, MA $35,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $34,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,710
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,270
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $32,670

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,130
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,340
    Cooks, Restaurant$24,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$25,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,030
    Food Preparation Workers$20,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in San Juan, PR is $10.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.52 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in San Juan, PR is 37.2% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in San Juan?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,420.